All about Apple macOS Big Sur.
                     ALL ABOUT APPLE MACOS 
BIG SUR
INTRODUCTION
• MacOS Big Sur, the latest version of the world’s 
most advanced desktop operating system, is 
now available to Mac users as a free software 
update. 
• Big Sur introduces a beautiful redesign and is 
packed with new enhancements for key apps 
including Safari, Messages, and Maps, as well as 
new privacy features. 
Source: www.apple.com
REFRESHED DESIGN
• Big Sur delivers a spacious new design that 
makes navigation easier, while putting more 
controls at users’ fingertips. 
• From the curvature of window corners to the 
palette of colors and materials, the thoughtful 
design will benefit everyone from first-time 
Mac owners to the most demanding pros.
Source: www.apple.com
CONTROL CENTER
• The all-new Control Center gives users quick 
access to controls for Do Not Disturb, displays, 
keyboard brightness, and more, right from the 
menu bar. 
• Users can see more relevant information at a 
glance in the updated Notification Center, 
including interactive notifications and 
redesigned widgets.
Source: www.apple.com
REDESIGNED AND 
INTERACTIVE NOTIFICATIONS
• Apple has also redesigned notifications in 
macOS Big Sur to bring them closer to how they 
appear on iOS. 
• Widgets have been redesigned for notifications. 
But more importantly notifications are now 
interactive and you can choose to reply to a 
message or delete a mail straight from the 
notifications panel.
Source: indianexpress.com
MEMOJI ON MACS
• Apple is also bringing Memojis to Macs. If you 
still have an older iPhone and have not tried 
out the Memoji feature, you can now do so on 
your Mac as well. 
• Memoji lets users express themselves in more 
fun ways; it has been a part of iOS for a while 
now.
Source: indianexpress.com
EXPRESSIVE MESSAGING FOR FESTIVALS, 
INCLUDING INDIAN ONES
• Apple is also adding expressive messaging for 
festivals to Messages on Macs. 
• This is also being extended to Indian festivals. The 
feature is already available on iOS. 
• So when you wish someone Happy Diwali or 
Happy Holi on Messages, the app will have an 
animation go off in the background. 
• In Diwali’s case it is fireworks, and looks really 
nice. 
• The feature will work for 23 Indian languages.
Source: indianexpress.com
OPTIMIZED BATTERY 
CHARGING AND USAGE HISTORY
• With the Optimized Battery Charging, the OS 
learns your daily charging routine and this gets 
activated when it predicts the Mac will be 
plugged in for a longer period. 
• The idea is to reduce the wear on your battery 
and improve its lifespan.
Source: indianexpress.com
PHOTOS APP AND VIDEO 
EDITING
• Apple is bringing some of the video editing 
features we’ve seen on iOS to macOS Big Sur. 
• Users will be able to apply adjustments, filters, 
and crop their videos in the Photos app. 
Source: indianexpress.com
NEW FONTS FOR INDIA
• Apple is also bring 20 new document fonts for 
India. In addition, 18 existing fonts have been 
upgraded with more weights and italics for 
more choice.
Source: indianexpress.com
• The macOS updateR OalSsEoT iTnAc l2udes Rosetta 2 that 
makes apps built for Intel-based Mac machines 
seamlessly run on M1 systems. 
• Furthermore, Apple has provided support for 
running iOS and iPadOS apps natively on the 
latest macOS version.
Source: indianexpress.com